Group Facilitator

The Group facilitator is a member of the Recreation Therapy department and will provide structured group activities to child and adolescents on the inpatient units in a manner that is client centered and interactive. Groups are designed and structured to promote learning of new coping skills, appropriate social interactions, and physical activities. The Groups Facilitator collaborates and communicates with treatment team members regarding patient treatment, progress and/or concerns.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities: * Provide structured group activities that include independent living skills, recreation and leisure skills, team building and other life skills. * Maintains current competency in effective de-escalation of patients using Collaborative Problem Solving , therapeutic self, relationship-based care, and trauma informed care, as applicable to role. * This position works with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with a mental illness. * Group Facilitator is considered a direct care provider and provides milieu management and supervision in addition to group facilitation. * Collaborates with the Recreation Therapy team and treatment teams to provide a therapeutic environment for clients. * Must be available to provide coverage for other team members as assigned.

• Education: Two years post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or a closely related field, or 2 years of experience in a mental health setting with a pediatric population required. (COTAs encouraged to apply as we develop our OT/RT program in the inpatient setting.)

  Previous Experience: * Two years post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or a closely related field, or 2 years of experience in a mental health setting with a pediatric population required.

Compensation Range: $25-$31 depending on experience